Drive or Fly: Islip, NY to Smithville, NY?
Side-by-side comparison of driving versus flying for this route. Costs, time, and trade-offs at a glance.
Driving wins
MediumNo scheduled commercial flights found for ISP–ART. At 361 miles, driving is the only practical option.
Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)
· · Fuel cost: $
Drive
Door to Door
7h 29m
Distance
361.8 mi
Total Cost
$115
CO2
146 kg
Cost Breakdown
Fly
Door to Door
2h 56m
32m in the air
Air Distance
263 mi
Total Cost
$186
CO2
67 kg
Door-to-Door Timeline
Cost Breakdown
Airports
No scheduled flights found
No commercial flights between ISP and ART. Flight estimates above are theoretical.
At a Glance
| Drive | Fly | |
|---|---|---|
| Door-to-door time | 7h 29m | 2h 56m |
| Total cost (1 person) | $115 | $186 |
| Carbon footprint | 146 kg CO2 | 67 kg CO2 |
| Flexibility | High | Low |
| Luggage | Unlimited | Restricted |
| Reliability | Weather dependent | Data unavailable |
Costs are estimates. Actual flight prices vary by airline, date, and booking time. Drive costs based on OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices. Computed Apr 18, 2026.
Route Options
2 different routes between these cities.
via I 81, I 80, I 380
via NY 17, I 90, NY 12
Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Islip, NY to Smithville, NY with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.